Ryan Smith
,Alberto Riva
Ryan Smith
News Managing Editor
708 Published Articles 1098 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 197U.S. States Visited: 50
Ryan completed his goal of visiting every country in the world in December of 2023 and is letting his wife choose their destinations, including revisiting some favorites. Over the years, he’s written ...
Alberto Riva
Former Editor & Content Contributor
167 Published Articles 45 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 41U.S. States Visited: 33
Alberto is an editorial expert with a passion for points and miles. Based in Brooklyn, he also enjoys skiing, mountaineering, and flying.
Edited by: Nick Ellis
Nick Ellis
Senior Editor & Content Contributor
358 Published Articles 1174 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 35U.S. States Visited: 25
Nick’s passion for points began as a hobby and became a career. He worked for over 5 years at The Points Guy and has contributed to Business Insider and CNN. He has 14 credit cards and continues to le...
& Juan Ruiz
Juan Ruiz
Senior Editor & Content Contributor
529 Published Articles 1065 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 49U.S. States Visited: 32
Juan Ruiz is a leading travel journalist and expert in credit cards and loyalty programs. For over a decade, he has turned complex rewards and travel strategies into clear, actionable insights. His wo...